I did it...thanks for the help!!!
Hey guys
I was able to do pretty well yesterday. I did the interval training (couch to 5k) and I didn't push myself. But I think what made all the difference in the world was I ate something 30 minutes before I worked out...I had 3 wheat crackers and tsp of peanut butter...and I also made sure I drank tons of water (I think I drank about 32+ ozs in 40 minutes...that's alot for me). I was able to go longer and harder than I was able to before. It's so weird how that little bit of food and water can make such a difference. So I was able to go 50 minutes!!! Now I will work slowly on the couch to 5k...increasing my run time.
I was so happy I did it with no pain or illness. Although, I am little sore today but I think that's to be expected. I will take a break today and go at it again today.
Thanks guys for all your tips and encouragement. I guess I get impatient. I just want to be able to do what I want to do NOW...hahaha
I was able to do pretty well yesterday. I did the interval training (couch to 5k) and I didn't push myself. But I think what made all the difference in the world was I ate something 30 minutes before I worked out...I had 3 wheat crackers and tsp of peanut butter...and I also made sure I drank tons of water (I think I drank about 32+ ozs in 40 minutes...that's alot for me). I was able to go longer and harder than I was able to before. It's so weird how that little bit of food and water can make such a difference. So I was able to go 50 minutes!!! Now I will work slowly on the couch to 5k...increasing my run time.
I was so happy I did it with no pain or illness. Although, I am little sore today but I think that's to be expected. I will take a break today and go at it again today.
Thanks guys for all your tips and encouragement. I guess I get impatient. I just want to be able to do what I want to do NOW...hahaha
That's great. I find intervals a tough workout, but I do push the fast leg as fast as I can go. They really have helped me increase my overall stamina and speed.
I too found that a bit of water (just a bit because otherwise I have problems on my run) and a bit of food (nothing too solid- cottage cheese works good) is a great booster before my runs outside.
I too found that a bit of water (just a bit because otherwise I have problems on my run) and a bit of food (nothing too solid- cottage cheese works good) is a great booster before my runs outside.
Great news. Just keep hydration and nutrition in mind. It took me a long time to learn the nutrition aspect, infact I am just getting used to it.
If you haven't already go to a running store and get fitted for shoes. Proper shoes make the world of difference. Prior to my shoes I was able to do .5 mile before some sort of pain kicked in. The day after I got my shoes I hit 2.5 miles straight with no pain. No my only pain is the burn!
If you haven't already go to a running store and get fitted for shoes. Proper shoes make the world of difference. Prior to my shoes I was able to do .5 mile before some sort of pain kicked in. The day after I got my shoes I hit 2.5 miles straight with no pain. No my only pain is the burn!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
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